Fathers Strengthening Families
Leading up to Father’s Day this coming Sunday, featured here are dads taking the lead in a new family life podcast celebrating 500 years of Christianity in the Philippines.
Mass for Feast of St Josemaría Escrivá
June 26, the day Saint Josemaria died in 1975, is now his feast day in the Church. Commemorative Masses will be held in cities throughout Australia. Priests will be available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation prior to Mass.
"Dialogue with the Father was the core of Jesus' existence"
On 16 June, Pope Francis closed his series of addresses on prayer by speaking about the central role of prayer in the life of Jesus.
Catechesis on Prayer
A collection of Pope Francis’ audiences on prayer (2020-2021), downloadable as a free eBook.
In Poland: A Script Written by God
Last March, a few days after her 80th birthday, Agnieszka’s mother passed away in Warsaw from Covid-19. But the script that God was writing had a happy ending.
Questions about the Priesthood
"The priesthood leads one to serve God in a state which, in itself, is no better or worse than any other: it is simply different. But the priestly vocation is invested with a dignity and greatness which has no equal on earth" (‘In Love with the Church’, 38).
"Pray without ceasing"
On 9 June, in his penultimate catechesis on prayer, Pope Francis stressed the need to pray always in everything we do, including our work.
Work as Enduring Human Activity
An article published in "BusinessWorld" on 1 June 2021. Reflections on the value of human work from Pope John Paul II, Msgr. Fernando Ocariz, and St. Josemaria Escriva
"We are at the center of Jesus' prayer"
In his 2 June general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on prayer, speaking about the unceasing prayer of Jesus.
In Los Angeles: Lights! Camera! Action!
With all the allure of glamour and fame, it might seem that Hollywood is the farthest one could get from a life of self-giving and service to others. But this program in Los Angeles seeks to equip young women with the skills and values they need to be catalysts of change in the entertainment industry.